How To Make Your Budget Stretch When Buying An Engagement Ring
There are a lot of things in life that are going to cost. Aside from the everyday costs that come with living, there are some pretty big expenses that you’ve come across as you go through life. There’s the cost of car ownership, home ownership, your wedding, and then a step before that, the engagement […]
Cult Trends You Need To Introduce To Your Kids
Back in the day, you were quite limited in what you could watch on TV and films had to be seen in the cinema or rented on video to be able to be enjoyed. Today, we’re spoiled with all the different channels available, on-demand viewing and of course Netflix and other subscription services that have […]
Is It Time To Add Another Baby To Your Family?
Having a baby and growing your family is one of the single best things in life. A new baby brings so much joy and promise to a family, and whether this will be your first baby or you already have your own little tribe, you might be thinking about bringing another little one into the […]
The iPhone is Ten Years Old
Around 15 years ago I was a PC user, happy to mock Mac users for paying over the odds for machines that were simply a lower spec than PC’s of a similar price. I laughed at the fact they thought they were arty and niche and continued with my Windows XP beast. A few years […]
5 Fantastic Experiences To Celebrate Your 40th
With my 40th birthday fast approaching, I am becoming acutely aware that friends who have already hit the forty mark are celebrating in bigger and more extravagant ways. Forty is fast becoming another milestone similar to 16, 21, 50 or retirement (the actual age is currently under debate). With this milestone comes the responsibility to […]
How To Make Sure Your Kids Are Safe Drivers
For every parent, the thought of the child they once taught to ride a bike getting behind the wheel of a car is a frightening one. Whether you have sons or daughters, or a combination, trusting that they will be sensible on the roads and take the responsibility of being in control of a […]
The Geek’s Guide to Ecommerce: Start Your Own Store
Selling tech products online has never been easier. Automation, virtual assistants, marketing tools, online store builders — there are loads of easy ways to grow your ecommerce store and earn (almost) passive income from product sales. Here are some key things you need to know about running your first ecommerce venture — including some common […]
Alien Covenant A-Box Unboxing Video
OMG! I just unboxed the Alien Covenant A-Box and it’s awesome!. This limited edition box is the first from A-Box.com. To see what was inside watch the unboxing video or see the photos below Subscriptions range from 1 month to a year and cost £29 + shipping for one month or £26 + shipping (per […]
Lunchbox Rescue: Calsway Snack Boxes
The Calsway concept is a simple one, create great tasting snacks that are packed according to calories and not weight, so those weight conscience snackers can keep tabs on what they eat without using crazy charts or apps. Calsway boasts that they hand-pick the highest quality products for your ‘in-between’ meals and mix them according […]
The Vital Life Skills to Teach Your Kids
As a parent, you need to take care of your children. That’s your job. But part of that process means getting your children to the point where they don’t need your care! Paradoxical as it may sound, it is, in fact, the ultimate aim of parenting. Everything we do as parents works towards our kids […]
A-Box to Introduce Their First Premium Subscription Box VS
A-BOX, Inc., the premium movie and entertainment subscription mystery box company, have introduced their first subscription box VS. Customers that sign up to the A-Box subscription service will have a monthly box which contains authentic, licensed or exclusive items focused on relevant brands to get movie/gaming fans enthusiastic for the movies featured. They also have […]
5 Bits Of Tech For Every Travelling Businessman
When you first started your job, you probably believed your employee when he or she looked you in the eye and told you that frequent travel was a perk of the job. However, a few months down the line and you’ll be convinced that they confused the word ‘perk’ with ‘flaw’. Okay, maybe that is […]
3 Essential Tools For Digital Road Warriors
For many of us, having the right tech for the job is simple. It’s provided for us by our employer and sits dutifully at our desk at work, waiting for us to use it. A lot of us, however, lead a more nomadic work life. The world is our office and we need to be […]
Your Broken Electronics Can Still Be Put To Use
When an electronic appliance breaks, the first reaction that many of us will have is to throw that broken gadget in the trash. In fact, many landfill sites are now full of broken TVs and computers and phones. In many cases, whilst they may be broken, such appliances can often be reused either profit or […]
Lighting Tech: The Needlite
Light is an essential element in everyday life, like many of the plants and creatures on the planet sunlight determines our sleep cycles, our melatonin levels and is a clear indicator to our body as to when to rest. The recent studies of Seasonal Effectiveness Disorder highlighted the effects that lack of natural light has […]
3-D printing: What is it used for?
You may or may not have noticed that 3-D printing is everywhere at the moment. From car parts to phone cases, fashion accessories and even essential medical equipment, it’s safe to say is has taken the technology market by storm and is definitely a new favourite in the gadget world. Although the first 3-D printer […]
Movie Themed Subscription Box Company Launches First Box
The highly anticipated A-Box launched today with a cool Alien themed A Box. Those familiar with subscription box services such as Loot Crate or My Geek Box will be familiar with the concept. For those new to the idea, A Box is a monthly subscription service that sends out a box packed full of themed […]
Pester Power vs. Parental Providing
There are two competing instincts when it comes to providing for our kids. The first instinct is the most basic one: the desire to provide. It’s something that is ingrained in us from the moment we welcome our children into the world. We want to give them everything, keep them safe, do everything that we […]
Snazzy Accessories To Help Improve Your Kids’ Photography
Lots of parents try and coax their kids outside to enjoy the fresh air as often as possible. They do this as they believe it is a much healthier way for them to spend their free time compared to sitting in front of the TV or computer! However, getting your kids to go outside is […]
Protecting Your Children When You’re Not Around
As a parent, you can probably attest to the fact that you worry about your children when you’re not with them. This is normal. Even when you are positive that they are in safe hands, it’s easy to start fearing the worst. It’s easy to start imagining everything that could possibly go wrong, going wrong. […]
Want Your Kid To Ace Those Exams? Get On Board With This Technology
When you leave school, you may think that you have seen the last of exam season stresses. However, this isn’t always the case. The majority of people go through it all again when they have children of their own, helping them with revision, learning the syllabus and waiting anxiously for those all important results. In […]
Bonding Over Apps
There’s probably not a kid in the land who hasn’t been on a tablet, smartphone or computer of some sort which has apps on offer for you to be able to utilise to your heart’s content. Whether it’s using the apps to watch videos, playing games or researching facts for school, we are using apps […]
How to Manage a Business and Still Have Time for the Kids
Trying to balance your working life and family life can be tricky. There are times when you’ll be presented with the difficult decision of attending an extremely important business meeting or watching your child play their first soccer game of the season. These choices are always unpleasant and now matter how much we try to […]
Can You Spare Sixty Minutes?
Nowadays, health experts recommend that all children get around sixty minutes, or an hour of exercise daily so by dad taking time out of his day to do these activities with your kids you’ll all be happy, healthier and having fun! Hot Wheels Credit: Rhian Remember when you were a kid and spent hours skateboarding? […]
Protective Tech for Sport Loving Children
We would all like to wrap our children in cotton wool and protect them from the world, however, the urge to explore, taste and try everything is a magical gift that parents can’t help but nurture. Over the past few years, I have seen my children express interests in martial arts, sports, dancing and gymnastics. […]